Buying and Merchandising Apprentice Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Organizing products, helping set up for meetings, fit samples, approve swatches. Place orders, track intake, amend orders, speak with suppliers

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed my research and critical thinking skills. i am able to use programs like edited and WGSN

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i love going to lessons and learning on the job

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • we have had some miscommunications with time tables but mostly very well organized

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • some teams are better than others, i have struggled to find time to complete assignments however more recently i have had alot more time and help

    5/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • always available to help

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • massively

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • no

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • great company to work for, always have events going on and lovely staff

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?

    • Be yourself and you will find people who you get on great with, everyone is friendly and its a lovely place to work

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Liverpool

May 2023

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